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What can a criminal defense attorney do for me?

A qualified criminal defense attorney can help you in every facet of your case. They can use a team of experts to build your case, properly interview and depose witnesses, and generally help guide you through every step of the legal process to make sure your best interests are being represented. They can advise you if it is in your best interest to enter a plea or to go to trial. If you go to trial, they will know how to present your case to the jury. In short, a criminal defense attorney is an advocate who will fight for you and you alone.

A good criminal defense attorney is like an expert guide through the wilderness of a criminal case. He or she has been there many times, can protect you from toils and snares along the way, and often knows that safest and quickest path to the promised land.

Will I have to go to trial?

Each case is different, and it’s impossible to know what you’ll be facing without knowing the particular circumstances of your case. Sometimes a plea deal can be reached before a trial is necessary. Sometimes a case can be dismissed altogether. Sometimes a case just has to be tried to a jury. An experienced defense attorney will be able to pursue every avenue and determine your best course of action going forward.

Should I hire an attorney if I plan on pleading guilty?

Yes. A skilled criminal defense attorney might be able to help achieve a lighter sentence or lesser charges. No matter what your preferred course of action might be, it is best to hire an attorney to assist you through the process.

How soon do I need to hire a criminal defense attorney?

If you or a loved one has been arrested, it is in your best interest to hire a criminal defense attorney in Kentucky as soon as possible. An attorney can help you in all stages of the criminal justice process, from an arraignment to a trial.

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Focusing on criminal matters, Mr. Carman is admitted to practice law in all Courts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, and the United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. (more…)

Kentucky Property Crimes Attorney

Many people mistakenly think that authorities take crimes like theft or vandalism much less seriously than violent crimes. However, those who have faced these charges before will be aware that they can lead to imprisonment and steep fines. These charges can very be serious and have major consequences.

Property crime is a term used to describe many different types of offenses, including theft, arson and vandalism. Dan Carman and Attorneys have represented many clients charged with property crimes, and our experience can be to your benefit.

Types of Property Crime

There are many different forms of property crime. These crimes are much more prevalent than violent crimes. In 2014, Kentucky property crimes outnumbered violent crimes by three to one. Here are a few examples of cases that Dan Carman and Attorneys handle:

Theft– Theft is the stealing of another’s property. Shoplifting, for example, is one form of theft. In 2014, there were over 65,000 theft offenses reported in Kentucky. In the Commonwealth, theft can be categorized as Theft By Deception, Theft By Unlawful Taking (a very common charge), Theft By Failure to Make Required Disposition, Theft By Extortion, Theft of a Controlled Substance, and others.

Motor Vehicle Theft– There were over 5,000 motor vehicle theft offenses reported in Kentucky in 2014.

Robbery – Robbery is theft with the threat of violence or use of violence against another. If the robbery involves a weapon, it is usually considered first-degree robbery, which is a Class B felony in Kentucky. In 2014, there were nearly 2,500 robbery offenses reported in Kentucky.

Burglary – In Kentucky, the term burglary means that a person entered or remained unlawfully in or on a property that was not their own with the intent of committing a crime. In 2014, there were 21,278 burglaries/breaking and entering offenses reported in Kentucky.

Theft Statistics in Kentucky

To provide some insight into the prevalence of theft in Kentucky, here are a few examples of theft offense reported in 2014 by county, taken from the Kentucky State Police annual report.

Pulaski County: 1,276 theft offenses reported

Madison County: 2,025 theft offenses reported

Boyd County: 1,178 theft offenses reported

Hardin County: 1,685 theft offenses reported

Warren County: 3,373 theft offenses reported

Daviess County: 2,485 theft offenses reported

McCracken County: 1,641 theft offenses reported

Bell County: 926 theft offenses reported

Franklin County: 1,160 theft offenses reported

Christian County: 1,280 theft offenses reported

What Happens If Someone is Convicted of a Property Crime?

Charges can vary greatly from one crime to another, but if someone is convicted of a property crime in Kentucky, they can face, in addition to the conviction on their record:

Imprisonment

Fines

Community Service

Probation

In addition to these penalties, a person convicted of a property crime might encounter many other challenges in life, including difficulty finding a job or housing.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a property crime in Kentucky, Dan Carman and Attorneys can help. We have assisted many people accused of these crimes and we will put all of our efforts toward ensuring that you are treated fairly and that your case has the best possible chance of success. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you.